In the realm of health and wellness, there are topics that remain taboo due to their sensitive nature.
Fecal incontinence, or leaking stool, is one such issue that is surprisingly prevalent, can happen to us as we age, and deserves a spotlight because no one should have to live with this condition when prevention and treatment exist to help.
Fecal incontinence means that you are not able to hold your feces, or stool, until you get to a toilet – a distressing condition that impacts both men and women. Its prevalence is more common than one might think. One in 12 adults struggle with this condition, and for middle aged women specifically, it is an alarming 1 in 7.
For women, childbirth can be a significant factor. In 30% of vaginal deliveries, the anal sphincters are ruptured. For these women, if their pelvic floor (the back-up mechanism) is still strong, they shouldn’t experience fecal incontinence, but as they age and lose muscle tone in their pelvic floor, they can start to leak stool. Men, too, can experience fecal incontinence due to factors such as age-related muscle weakening, surgery, or neurological conditions.
Thankfully, there’s a beacon of hope to treat fecal incontinence or prevent it. The pelvic floor is a set of muscles that are often overlooked yet hold the key to our independence long term. Taking steps now to strengthen your pelvic floor is critical to aging with dignity and keeping issues like fecal incontinence at bay.
UROSPOT is Canada’s largest provider of pelvic health. Combining technology that allows you to remain fully clothed, with education and health coaching, the team of experts at UROSPOT will help you build strength in your pelvic floor to treat or prevent all forms of incontinence, including bladder or stool leaks, urgency, frequency, pelvic organ prolapse, and night waking.
The Health Canada approved technology contracts (strengthens) your pelvic floor muscles over 11,000 times in just 28 minutes. It’s the easiest workout you will ever do.
Fecal incontinence may cast a shadow on one’s quality of life, but with solutions like UROSPOT, individuals can step out of the shadows and into the light with renewed confidence and freedom.
Book your complimentary consultation today. Partially covered by physiotherapy benefits.
www.Urospot.com/hamilton/ | 1280 Mohawk Rd, Ancaster | (289) 443-2200 | ancaster@urospot.com
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